In a statement on its social media pages on Wednesday, April 15, the disciplined forces urged Kibra residents to observe basic hygiene practices announced by the Ministry of Health to avoid infection of the disease.

"The exercise was led by Major Solomon Nchoko who urged the residents of Kibra to observe every measure that has been set by the government towards eradication of the virus. South C, Mukuru kwa Njenga and Embakasi village were among the first beneficiaries of the disinfection.

The exercise is a continuous one and will be repeated after a week, a period within which the disinfectant is effective on bacteria and viruses," KDF said.

Kenya's COVID-19 cases rose to 225 after Health CS Mutahi Kagwe announced nine new cases on Wednesday, April 16.